Vienna-based interior designer Laura Hildebrandt was hired by repeat clients to remodel the lower level of their Alexandria home. Part of the wish list was to add a new 336-square-foot screened-in porch to the back of the house. Working with a base palette of navy blues and neutral grays, Hildebrandt introduced fun accessories in zesty orange, including a mix of indoor-outdoor pillows, for a festive look. The full screening, of course, adds protection from insects, and the ceiling fan circulates cooler air on extra-hot days.
“For now, the family is really enjoying it—and they look forward to hosting many parties once it is safe to do so,” she adds. Read more